https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bean-bar-new-protein-shakes-made-your-way
Everyday life calls for energy, balance, and little moments of enjoyment. Staying true to its commitment to combining great taste with healthy food habits, Bean Bar is introducing a new beverage category to its menu that combines high-quality ingredients and nutritional value, while offering endless flavour combinations. The new ‘Make Your Own Protein Shakes’ bring a fresh flavour experience to our daily routine, inviting customers to create their very own protein shake, exactly the way they like it!
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/life-lessons-you-wish-you-d-known-at-20
These are the life lessons most people only learn the hard way by their forties. Knowing them earlier can change how you handle responsibility, relationships, self-worth, and the slow work of building a life that actually feels good....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/javokhir-sindarov-a-grand-return-to-cap-st-georges-hotel-resort
Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov has returned to Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, this time to prepare for the FIDE World Championship Match 2026, where he will challenge reigning World Chess Champion Gukesh D. of India for the world title. The prestigious match is scheduled to take place in Geneva from 22 November to 12 December 2026.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/thirty-different-colors-inside-one-of-nicosia-s-last-traditional-fabric-shops
Phivos Mastridis, one of Nicosia’s last traditional fabric merchants, has run his shop in the old city since 1982, offering a wide selection of fabrics, colors and cashmere. As more people turn to ready-made clothing, he hopes to preserve the personal service, quality and variety that make his craft unique....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/why-don-t-we-like-our-faces-in-photos
Have you ever looked at a photo of yourself and wondered why you look so different from what you see in the mirror every day? The answer does not necessarily come down to the camera or how photogenic you are. Psychology and neuroscience explain why the image we have of ourselves does not always match what the camera lens captures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scholarship-foundation-still-clearing-2019-applications
The Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation continues to process applications that date back to 2019, according to its president, while facing staff shortages and missing resources following the transfer of responsibilities from the abolished Independent Social Support Body....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/school-basketball-game-in-paphos-drawn-into-greek-match-fixing-probe
A 13-point lead, a late turnaround, and 52 free throws awarded to one team. A school basketball game played in Paphos is now reportedly being examined as part of a match-fixing investigation reaching into the leadership of Greek basketball....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/eight-things-teenagers-say-that-parents-should-never-ignore
Mental health struggles among young people are a real concern these days, which makes the role of parents even more important. That’s why parents need to pay attention not only to what their kids say but also to what they leave unsaid. Shifts in sleep, eating habits, mood, social connections, and overall behavior can be clear signs that something is weighing on them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-illusion-of-cheap-fuel
The political paradox is that the state funds a public transport system that has failed to become a sufficiently reliable alternative for much of the population....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/what-s-shaping-cyprus-business-this-week
Key gatherings across Cyprus this week bring together leaders in artificial intelligence, corporate governance, and sustainable finance. Here is your quick look at the top conferences, networking events, and local industry milestones on the agenda....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/chess-is-set-to-receive-30-million-euros-over-four-years-this-is-the-plan-of-the-new-fide-president-timur-turlov
On 26 September, at the Congress of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in Samarkand, a new president was elected. The post was taken by 38-year-old Timur Turlov, founder and CEO of Freedom Holding. Over the next four years, he is prepared to invest around €30 million in the development of chess. This money will go towards creating a global ecosystem that will cater to both grandmasters and the millions of enthusiasts of this ancient game. What changes lie ahead for the world of chess?
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/house-prices-are-rising-are-we-building-homes-people-can-afford
The 8.5% rise in house prices in the second quarter of 2026 is a figure that rightly draws attention. For buyers, however, the question is simpler: Can I still afford a home in the area where I want to live?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/not-sleeping-well-4-sleep-disorders-that-often-go-unnoticed
Waking up tired, feeling excessively sleepy during the day, or regularly struggling to fall asleep does not necessarily mean you simply need “a little more sleep.” In some cases, persistent fatigue can be linked to an actual sleep disorder....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politicsblog-averof-the-prince-and-churchill
Churchill described the modern Cypriot political scene rather vividly when he said, ''Political opponents are merely people with a different opinion. The real enemies sit on the back benches of your own party.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/national-guard-spends-€9-5m-on-food-but-73-of-soldiers-avoid-meals
More than €9.5 million was spent feeding National Guard soldiers in 2025, yet a new Audit Office report has found significant problems with food safety, meal quality, ordering practices and waste, with 73% of soldiers saying they avoid certain dishes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-has-world-s-largest-marrow-donor-registry-per-capita
Cyprus has the world’s largest bone marrow donor registry in proportion to its population, according to the Karaiskakio Foundation, with more than 205,400 Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot volunteers currently registered....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/companies-are-still-hiring-but-job-openings-have-fallen-by-a-fifth-since-last-year
If searching for a job suddenly feels a little more competitive, the latest numbers may help explain why....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-10-year-old-went-to-a-football-match-and-ended-up-in-hospital
A 10-year-old girl who went to watch Sunday’s APOEL-AEL match with her father ended the night in hospital after being struck in the head by a battery thrown from the stands....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-tie-no-motorcade-no-mercy-president-takes-beach-rackets-seriously
Sometimes, even the man running Cyprus needs to put down the briefing papers, step away from the Presidential Palace and enjoy the island’s summer like everyone else....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-passport-no-desks-no-queue-is-this-the-airport-border-of-the-future
You have survived the flight, wrestled your bag out of the overhead locker, and followed the crowd into arrivals. Then you turn a corner and see it: an immigration queue stretching halfway across the airport....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-signs-historic-€3-billion-‘achilles-shield-defence-deal-with-israel
Greece and Israel signed a defence agreement worth about €3 billion on Monday, the largest ever between the two countries and one of the biggest military deals in Greek and Israeli history....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-serves-up-history-with-first-mediterranean-games-tennis-medal
Cyprus has won its first tennis medal in Mediterranean Games history, with Lefteris Neos and Melios Efstathiou claiming bronze in the men’s doubles at Taranto 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-last-weekend-of-mom-i-m-bored-before-school-begins
Cyprus parents, you have almost made it. This is the last weekend before the first school bells begin ringing, meaning the long summer shift of snacks, screen-time negotiations, beach bags and repeated cries of “I’m bored” is finally nearing its end....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-parents-get-full-day-school-option-as-program-expands-to-381
More families across Cyprus will have access to full-day schools from September, as the government expands the program to 381 schools nationwide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anastasiades-turns-on-corruption-watchdog-‘you-bowed-to-the-people-s-courts
Former President Nicos Anastasiades has launched a fierce attack on Cyprus’ Anti-Corruption Authority, accusing it of yielding to public pressure and reaching findings of possible criminal wrongdoing that do not match the evidence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/home-alone-while-dad-flew-abroad-for-football
An overseas football trip has landed a 65-year-old father in court after police say he left his 11-year-old daughter alone at their Paphos home while he travelled to Albania....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-than-a-pub-the-nicosia-corner-that-held-33-years-of-memories
For some it was football. For others, a beer after work, a meal with friends, or simply one of those familiar Nicosia places that seemed as though it would always be there....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/timur-turlov-announces-candidacy-for-fide-president
Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp. and President of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation, has announced that he will run for President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). The leadership elections will take place on 26 and 27 September 2026 in Samarkand, during the organisation's General Assembly and alongside the 46th World Chess Olympiad....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-videogate-case-solved-a-few-details-but-nobody-knows-who-paid-for-the-job
Despite the size of the investigation and the sheer volume of gathered evidence, the core question stays open: who ordered the "Videogate" job, and what were they actually trying to achieve? ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-football-fan-arrested-after-allegedly-insulting-cyprus-police
Tensions erupted outside AEK Arena in Larnaca on Thursday evening as supporters of AEK Larnaca and Israel's Beitar Jerusalem clashed ahead of their UEFA Conference League qualifying match....
